Most of you running WHS are probably already using this, but in case you haven’t Power Pack 3 has some nice improvements if you use the TV functionality of your Windows MCE system. A couple other updates as well, still not sure why it took so long to release. MediaSmartServer.net The primary focus of Power Pack 3 is to improve […]
Read moreAnother win for Netflix, as they are active in a couple Sony devices. They have really ramped up on devices and it’s pretty awesome for consumers. PRNewsWire Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX), the world’s largest online movie rental service, today announced that Netflix members can now instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix directly to TVs via […]
Read moreI guess their HD-DVD trade-up program was fairly successful after all, since Warner studios is now offering a similar program for trading in your DVDs to obtain Blu-rays. I’m surprised this charge isn’t coming from someone like Sony, who have way more invested not only in Blu-ray titles but players as well. HighDefDigest For as low as $7.95 per disc, […]
Read moreRemember that review of the ION we did, and that nasty issue it had with Hulu flash content that Adobe and Nvidia promised to fix? Looks like they have made good on that promise and have a pre-release version of the new 10.1 Flash software available that remedies that problem! Kudos to both companies on working quickly on this resolution.
Read moreHow do you top one of the highest rated blu-ray players on the market? If you’re OPPO, you almost double the cost, and add even more features to it. It’s hard to argue with the company, but I think the majority of users will be more than happy with the $500 version for their Blu-ray playback needs.I think this version […]
Read moreI caught this bit of news the other day and meant to post it sooner, if only because I’m not at all surprised by the results. All the money that was spent for the whole transition was absurd, but hey, at least those that did redeem it didn’t have to go a day without television! CrunchGear The government mailed out […]
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Hooray, another Extender device! This one is a bit different as it doesn’t appear to have any storage internally, and supports 1080p. I am curious to see it matched up against its competitors, but the more the merrier in this fun filled market of devices similar! i4u The device has one HDMI output and one Component Y-Pb-Pr output. Other […]
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We have all talked about ditching our cable providers one way or the other, but company Sezmi is looking to fill the solution directly. Looks like a pretty cool idea, and they’re getting even closer to rolling out. Prices seem affordable as well, but they should when compared to the TV companies. Gizmodo In case you forgot, Sezmi plans […]
Read moreIt’s like HDGuru knew that Black Friday was around the corner so lots of people would be in the market to purchase new TVs!??!! Crazy, I know. So, get your learning hats ready and read this post before making that several hundred (or thousand) dollar investment. Lots of good tidbits from them, with pros and cons of almost anything you […]
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One of the most difficult parts of Media Center for Windows has been the amount of effort it takes to find the proper plugins you need (hence why I started the Life with a Plugin series, to try to help). Well, with the help of fellow MVP Andrew Cherry, Ian Dixon has released a wonderful app which will make this […]
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